International relations between Portugal and Algeria

Flag of portugal versus Flag of algeria


The relation between Portugal and Algeria is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Portugal

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Portugal Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Lisbon
Population 10 196 709
Land Area (sq km) 91 119
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 81 years

Portugal is a country located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, and it is bordered by Spain to the east and north and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. Portugal has a population of about 10 million people and its capital is Lisbon. Portugal is a member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It is also a founding member of the Latin Union and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. The country has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on tourism and exports, including textiles, footwear, and agricultural products. In terms of international relations, Portugal has traditionally maintained strong ties with other countries in the European Union and has played an active role in regional and global organizations such as the United Nations. It also has close relationships with its former colonies, particularly in Africa and South America, and it is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, which promotes cooperation among Portuguese-speaking nations.

Profile summary of Algeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Algeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Algiers
Population 43 851 044
Land Area (sq km) 2 381 741
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world. Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence. Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Algeria's population is 4.3 bigger than the population of Portugal (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Portugal: 10 196 709).

The Algeria's land area is 26.14 bigger than the land area of Portugal (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Portugal: 91 119).

The position in the international influence ranking of Portugal is 48, while Algeria is situated 24 places below in the ranking (position 72).

Portugal maintains contact with 56 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries.

Portugal maintains an excellent relation with 21 countries, while in the case of Algeria, this figure drops to 3.


Conflict Simulator: Portugal vs Algeria


Solo scenario: Portugal vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Portugal with a 59.0% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Portugal vs Team Algeria

In a hypothetical conflict between Portugal and Algeria, probably, Greece and France will participate helping Portugal.
Any country will participate helping Algeria.

The map shows the allies of Portugal painted in yellow and the allies of Algeria painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Portugal with a 89.3% probability.

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